Braun’s scoring depth outpaced Ball’s in a few metrics last season, but his fantasy value remains linked to backcourt depth and Nuggets’ rotation shifts, making him a speculative add late in drafts.

Braun emerged as a steady two-way piece for Denver, establishing career-best marks (15.4 PTS, 5.2 REB, 2.6 AST, 1.1 STL) on 66.5% TS with 38.4% from three, fueling talk of a five-year, $140M extension to keep the core intact.

Braun is a young, versatile wing whose development and defensive potential add depth and ceiling to Denver's roster as it seeks to sustain its title-contending form.

Braun enters a pivotal year as a nightly starter on a loaded title-contending team. He aims to translate his rookie contribution into a steady, multi-faceted fantasy role with defensive impact, shooting, and growth under a no-excuse mindset.

Braun steps into a starting role, offering defense and growing offensive upside as a perimeter attacker in a Jokic-centric system.